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SynthesisReproductive health2018

Birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and Meta-analysis.

Abadi Kidanemariam Berhe, Achenef Asmamaw Muche, Gedefaw Abeje Fekadu, Getachew Mullu Kassa

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Synthesis in Reproductive health, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 27 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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27 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 73 citations in OpenAlex.

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  11. Midwives' Perspective on Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Structure: A Qualitative Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwifery · 2026
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  13. Investigating Knowledge and Determinants of Birth Preparedness among Pregnant Women in Mangochi District.Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Abadi Kidanemariam BerheCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, Adigrat University, Tigray, Ethiopia. abadik021@gmail.com.
Achenef Asmamaw MucheDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Gedefaw Abeje FekaduSchool of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, P.O.Box 79, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Getachew Mullu KassaCollege of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
Adigrat University · ETBahir Dar University · ETDebre Markos University · ETUniversity of Gondar · ET

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

ᅟ: Birth preparedness and complication readiness is an essential component of safe motherhood programs that promote appropriate utilization of skilled maternal and neonatal care. Preparing for childbirth and its probable complications can reduce delays in seeking care. In Ethiopia, there were limited data on birth preparedness and complication readiness at the national level except a small scale studies conducted.This systemic review and meta-analysis study was conducted to assess the national estimates regarding the status of birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women in Ethiopia.

methodsPreferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline was followed during systemic review and meta-anaysis. The databases used to identify studies were; MEDLINE, PubMed, Google scholar, CINAHL, EMBASE and African Journals Online. Appropriate search terms were used to retrieve published studies conducted in Ethiopia. Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument (JBI-MAStARI) was used for critical appraisal of studies. The meta-analysis was conducted using STATA 14 software. Forest plots were used to present the findings of this meta-analysis. The I

resultThirteen studies and six thousand four hundred ninety three participants were included in this meta-analysis and overall pooled result showed 32% with 95% (25.6, 38.5) of the pregnant women were prepared for birth and its complications. In addition, 51.35% of women save money for birth and emergency case, 38.74% women identified skilled birth attendant, and only 26.33% of pregnant women were aware of danger signs during pregnancy. One fifth (20.59%) of women arranged transportation and 54.85% of women identified the place of birth. Only 8.18%pregnant women identified potential blood donor for emergency cases.

conclusionLow proportions of pregnant women were prepared for childbirth and its complications. The Ministry of health, Regional health bureaus, health facilities and other stakeholders should work to improve birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women in Ethiopia.

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Delivery, ObstetricHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeMaternal Health ServicesPregnancy ComplicationsPregnant PeopleEthiopiaFemaleHumansPatient Acceptance of Health CarePregnancyPrenatal CareBirth preparednessComplication readinessEthiopiaSystemic review and Meta-analysis

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